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Spying is back
by Patricio N. Abinales October 07, 2018

The long and short of it is that military poking about in campus was always
never efficacious

'To those who naively say it is time to move on, we say there can be no moving
on without admittance, contrition, and reparation. Until then, the evil
tentacles of Martial Law will continue to fester and wound our democracy.'

UP students, staff may be excused for Sept 21 activities
September 21, 2018 - with Video
'I am encouraging all administrators, faculty, students, and staff throughout
the system to participate in meaningful and peaceful activities,' says UP
president Danilo Concepcion.
University of the Philippines president Danilo Concepcion announced that UP
students and staff may be excused from classes and work on Friday, September 21,
if they are joining activities related to the commemoration of the 46th
anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law.

Pope Francis: ‘death penalty inadmissable’
After an audience with Pope Francis earlier this year, and following his
approval, the Vatican’s CDF says it has made changes to the CCC on the death
penalty according to which capital punishment is inadmissible.Look both The new text and The previous text

Vice President Leni Robredo criticized President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday,
July 28, for pitting "human rights" against "human lives".Vice President Leni Robredo challenges human rights advocates, 'Beyond
speaking truth to power, we must speak truth to the heart of every Filipino'

This is my way of paying tribute to the now 172 farmers and farm workers killed
from July 2016 to October 2018 for fighting for their right to land, right to
food, and right to life. Let us support the cause of our agricultural sector.
Stop the killings!

What did lawyers, police do wrong in Makati bar raid?
by Jodesz Gavilan and Rambo Talabong August 20, 2018
Lawyers present during police searches are guided by the following questions:
Does the search team have a search warrant? If so, is it valid? If so, is the
proper procedure being observed?

'Lawyers now targets of drug war'
by Rambo Talabong August 18, 2018
'Maybe it is only ironic that the mastermind of this breakdown in the rule of
law, where even lawyers are no longer safe, is a lawyer himself,' says Senator
Leila de Lima, referring to President Rodrigo Duterte.

'Feed United Nations human rights team to the crocodiles' –
Duterte
by Pia Ranada Updated July 26, 2018 - with Video

Majority of Filipinos find Duterte 'bastos' for insulting UN rights chief
According to a Social Weather Stations survey, 52% of Filipinos also found as
'vulgar' President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial kiss on the lips with a
married Filipina in South Korea

The Philippine National Police records 23,518 homicide cases under investigation
(HCUI) since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office.
Ever since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office almost two years ago, 33
people have been killed daily nationwide.

The Philippines' scourge of killers on motorbikes
by Carlos H. Conde June 17, 2018

The riding-in-tandem attacks underscore the extent to which rule of law has been
diminished by President Rodrigo Duterte's incitement of killings of drug
suspects.

AboutPhilippines recommend to read this article

What you need to know about enforced disappearances in the Philippines
by Jodesz Gavilan August 29, 2018

According to latest data, there are at least 1,996 documented cases of enforced
disappearance in the Philippines – 1,165 are missing while 244 were found dead

Take your pick: Administration allies Senator Gringo Honasan, MMDA boss Danilo
Lim, and former customs chief Nicanor Faeldon were among those granted amnesty
by previous presidents.
Previous Philippine presidents have used their power to grant amnesty to persons
and groups “who may be guilty of political offenses,” often to facilitate peace
processes or entice rebels to return to mainstream life.

Look alsoFAST FACTS: What is amnesty?
by Michael Bueza and Vernise L Tantuco September 04, 2018
Here's what you need to know about amnesty in the Philippines

I say we should be asking instead: how can we be autonomous, active citizens
instead of vigilantes? How can we claim rights, equalize opportunities and
achieve justice in the most non-violent way possible?

What you need to know about state surveillance
by Sofia Tomacruz March 10, 2018

The administration of President Rodrigo Duterte purchased communications
surveillance equipment from the UK. What should citizens know about state in
monitoring?

State surveillance: A necessary evil?

Proponents of state surveillance argue that monitoring individuals is necessary
in the interest of "national security." But who defines what "national security"
is? To what extent is state surveillance lawful?

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PRONE TO ABUSE
State surveillance as a tool to silence critics
Human rights activists say that the conduct of both physical and communication
surveillance is prone to abuse and is a violation of a citizen’s right to
privacy. If left unchecked, it can lead to 'far worse attacks.'

On
World
Press Freedom Day, rights groups urge public to support journalists
May 03, 2018
This year's celebration of the global event comes amid continuing attacks
against the Philippine press, says Human Rights Watch

Duterte critics slam detention of 71-year-old Australian nun

Lawmaker Carlos Zarate refutes claims that Sister Patricia Fox is engaging in
partisan activities, as upholding human rights is not a form of meddling

CHR: Foreigners visiting PH shouldn't lose rights to free speech, assembly
Apr 25, 2018
Entry to the Philippines should not equate to the surrender of rights to free
speech and assembly for foreign nationals, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR)
said Thursday, amid an alleged crackdown of visitors critical of the government

CHR's Roberto Cadiz on PH's withdrawal from Int'l Criminal Court
April 05 and 09, 2018
Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to CHR
Commissioner Roberto Cadiz on the possible impact of the withdrawal from the ICC
on their work and the fight to end the culture of impunity in the country
Risky to bring PH withdrawal from Int'l Criminal Court to SC due to 'political
atmosphere'

Panelo grilled on withdrawal from International Criminal Court
Lawyer Emerlynne Gil, senior international legal adviser of the International
Commission of Jurists, grills Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo
on the Philippines' withdrawal from the International Criminal Court

The Philippines in the ICC
Aug 4, 2015
Rappler talked to Raul Pangalangan on what it means to have a Filipino judge in
the ICC and the challenges the international tribunal is currently facing.

PH senators return to SC to fight for ICC membership
by Lian Buan September 04, 2018 - with Video
During oral arguments, former Akbayan representative Barry Gutierrez will
present on behalf of the senators. 13 years ago, former senator Pimentel asked
the SC to compel the Palace to have the Senate ratify the Rome Statute.

Carpio: Duterte cannot withdraw from ICC by himself
by Lian Buan August 28, 2018
3RD UPDATE The senior justice again clashes with Duterte on a crucial policy.
This will factor in on the talks of whether or not Carpio can be appointed Chief
Justice after De Castro retires.

Dutefnew mplaint before Int'l Criminal Court
by Jodesz Gavilan August 28, 2018
Families of drug war victims tell the International Criminal Court that
President Rodrigo Duterte must be 'held to account for crimes against humanity'

Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug sits down with international human rights
lawyer Ruben Carranza of the International Center for Transitional Justice
(ICTJ) to talk about the prospects of the possible case before the ICC and how
the Duterte administration can be held accountable for the thousands of deaths
in its anti-illegal drug campaign.

On Monday, July 30, Rappler's Marites Vitug talks to Romel Bagares of the
Philippine Coalition for the International Criminal Court on the repercussions
of withdrawing from the ICC and how it can be opposed.

Freedom of expression now 'battlefield' in fight for human
rights – Amnesty Int'l
by Jodesz Gavilan February 22, 2018

Amnesty International Philippines' Jose Noel Olano says there is a 'diminishing
space' in the area of freedom of expression in the Philippines, making the
ability to voice out, criticize, check government become more dangerous

Bursting at the seams: Philippine detention centers
by Rick Rocamora March 03, 2018

Detainees face inhumane punishment even before they are convicted of a crime.
They never expected that the jails would be so unsanitary, congested, and unfit
for humans.

CHR: Address human rights violations under martial law in
Mindanao
by Jodesz Gavilan December 15, 2017

The Commission on Human Rights still believes that there is no need for martial
law to address threats of terrorism and lawless violence

The humanities vs Dutertismoby Lisandro E. Claudio October 30, 2017

Our results-oriented education makes us forget that we go to school, especially
college, not simply to learn how to do things, but to become better citizens and
better people

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CHR to Malacañang: Stop attacks on human rights defenders
by Jodesz Gavilan March 14, 2018
'Rather than attacking human rights bodies and human rights defenders, we urge
the government to display sincere commitment to transparency and the rule of law
by allowing unhampered investigations to take place,' the Commission on Human
Rights says

Defend press freedom

The SEC’s kill order revoking Rappler’s license to operate is the first of
its kind in history – both for the Commission and for Philippine media.

"AboutPhilippines" recommend to read these above articles, because so it is in our
beloved country now!

The
Video: Dictatorship vs democracy
October 01, 2018
Do you think the Philippines should be under a dictatorship? Do you believe that
Martial Law was a golden age for our country?
In this video, Leloy Claudio discusses the 5 reasons why democracy is better
than dictatorship.

LIST: No to corruption? Duterte's controversial reappointees
by Pia Ranada June 11, 2018

Zero tolerance for corruption? Rappler finds that President Duterte has
reappointed, promoted, or retained in a different capacity 16 government
officials accused of corruption or misuse of public funds.

Things to know: Human rights in the Philippines
by Jodesz Gavilan December 10, 2015

UPDATED Here's what you should know about human rights, a vital component of
most modern democracies

Philippines worst in impunity in global indexSeptember 21, 2017

The Philippines' high impunity index is indicative of the country 'going through
one of its most critical moments, due to the increase of violence related with
organized crime and increased terrorist activities from local gangs linked to
the Islamic State (ISIS)'

A subhuman perspective on human rights
by Vergel O. Santos September 23, 2017
Marcoleta got the lead role in the emasculation of the Commission on Human
Rights and performed it to such perfection he deserves an Espenido medal.

Human rights and the liberal agenda
by Sylvia Estrada Claudio September 11, 2017

There is no such thing as a democracy that applies the rule of law in some
instances and not in others.

We must fight for
human rights for everyone regardless, and in all instances, regardless.

A nation doomed
by Vergel Santos August 19, 2017

Duterte’s well-heeled backers are well hedged against whatever costs his bizarre
brand of presidency might bring, unlike the poor, who in fact have borne these
costs. His war against drugs says it all.

Up for scrutiny is Representative Carlos Isagani Zarate's House Bill 1617, which
seeks to define certain constitutional rights of defenders, and providing
penalties for violators in the implementation of the 1998 United Nations
Declaration on Human Rights Defenders.

Bills seeking to strengthen the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) also discussed in the hearing.

Is human rights relevant to Filipinos?
June 19, 2017 - with Video

Is the protection of human rights a foreign-imposed concept?

DILG official to push for human rights office
by Rambo Talabong May 15, 2017

It is expected to remedy the fear of witnesses to testify against
vigilante-style killers and accused cops.
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Assistant Secretary
Epimaco Densing III pledged to push for a Human Rights Project Management Office
(PMO)

VP Robredo on women's rights and the end to poverty
March 08, 2017
On March 8, International Women’s Month, Maria Ressa talks to Vice President
Leni Robredo about what the government can do to invest in young girls today and
end poverty by 2030

'What matters is that here and now, we take a stand against presidential
misogyny, act consistently against a government that condones abuse, and unite
on the truth that we will not, cannot stand for violence – not just against
women, but against all Filipinos,' says Enough, a movement launched on Facebook.

Gabriela on Duterte kissing OFW: 'Disgusting theatrics of a
misogynist'
by Mara Cepeda June 04, 2018

The party advocating for women's rights also finds it 'unfortunate' that the OFW
had to explain there was 'no malice' in the President's kiss.

The President is a misogynist. Now what?
by Paige Occeñola June 06, 2018

The President is never going to change. Sexism, for him, is a default. It's time
for us to recognize, if we haven't already, that this country has put machismo
in power. But we can change this.
Another speech, another egregious display of machismo from the sexist
septuagenarian we call our President.

How are women's rights measured online?
by Raisa Serafica April 10, 2017
Filipino women do not enjoy the same rights as men online, despite the high
social media penetration in the country. But there are things the government and
stakeholders can do to address this

Hate human rights? They protect freedoms you enjoy!
by Jodesz Gavilan December 10, 2016
The criticism of the Commission on Human Rights for being an alleged 'shield of
criminals' mirrors failure to appreciate that it also protects a broad range of
human rights, including the right to education, food, and life!

Where human rights is a joke
December 12, 2016
If there's no national rage, so be it. Let's drop our lamentations and take
concrete legal steps to hold the guilty to account.
We commemorated Human Rights Day last December 10 with nothing to show for it
except shame.

Look alsoLeft's 1st effigy under Duterte depicts fascist monster
by Voltaire Tupaz December 10, 2016
The effigy depicts the 'resurrection and rehabilitation of the Marcoses' and
concerns over the rise in extrajudicial killings, Karapatan says.
For the first time since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed power, militant
groups will feature, and burn, a monstrous effigy said to embody the
"authoritarian tendencies" of the new leader.

'I'm
not saying it's wrong, but you will be unpopular, why? Because your advocacy for
human rights will always be perceived [as you being] on the side of the
criminal,' Evasco says

Comparing extrajudicial killings in the Philippines and US
by Vicente L. Rafael July 17, 2016

For
the poor, there is no due process. Suspicion or accusation is warrant enough to
kill them.
These are grim days for human rights around the world. In the United States and
its former colony, the Philippines, extrajudicial killings – long practiced but
often swept aside – have recently become the norm.

Social Media and
their "dictatorship"

“Facebook gets it wrong when they
censor special pictures. It limits the freedom of speech.”
“We say yes to healthy, open and free debate – online and wherever else we go
without bullying - shaming etc.. But we say no to this form of censorship.”

"AboutPhilippines" urge ALL to make link in their Facebooks
about this in protest against the censorshop - dictatorship!

an independent office created by the Constitution of the
Philippines, with the primary function of investigating all forms of human
rights violations involving civil and political rights in the Philippines

CHR to observe Duterte gov't report to UN Human Rights Council
by Jodesz Gavilan May 05, 2017 - with video
Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Chito Gascon says the Universal Periodic
Review is more of a 'constructive dialogue' on the human rights situation in the
Philippines.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will send a team to observe the United
Nations (UN) review on the human rights progress of the Philippines on Monday,
May 8.

Migrante demands apology from Kuwait celeb who ranted vs
maids' day off
by Lian Buan July 21, 2018

'By projecting herself as a slave-owner, Sondos exhibits intoxication in her
overinflated ego and false sense of superiority,' says Migrante.
Migrant group Migrante international has demanded a public apology from a
Kuwaiti social media influencer celebirty Sondos Al Qattan who said that
maids in her country should not be given days off or rest days.

IMPORTANT: Look also the
Videos:
KUWAITI SOCIAL MEDIA STAR COMPLAINED ABOUT FILIPINO WORKERS GETTING A DAY OFF!
NETIZENS REACT!

Remark this is an album in the album "Being an Overseas Filipino Worker, OFW -
Balikbayan - Balikbayan Box Tutorials"

Kuwait celebrity says maids should not have days off
By Asia Times staff July 18, 2018
Sondos Al Qattan, a social media celebrity and make-up artist, posted a video on
Twitter criticizing the new rules for hiring Filipino domestic workers in
Kuwait, StepFeed reported. Al Qattan said domestic workers should not be
allowed to keep their passports and should not be given one day off per week.
The video sparked outrage!

Human rights advocacy IS a biased endeavor
by Teddy Casiño August 10, 2017

The State is the primary guardian of human rights, with the task of ensuring
that ordinary citizens enjoy their constitutionally-guaranteed rights and
freedoms.

Remark this is an album in the album "Human Rights,
International Humanitarian Law and STOP Violence & Crisis Centers for abused
Women & Children"

Remark several videos in the album about Human Rights

United Nations -
Human Rights

Office of the High Commissioner for Human
Rights, OHCHR

The OHCHR is the United Nations
office with primary responsibility for promoting and protecting the enjoyment
and full realization of human rights for all

Philippines wins seat at U.N. Human Rights
Council
by Paterno Esmaquel II October 13, 2018
'We won!' says the Department of Foreign Affairs, noting that its delegation to
the United Nations is led by incoming foreign secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.---The New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) earlier campaigned for other
countries to oppose the Philippines’ candidacy for the UNHRC. The group cited
the killings in President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug campaign.
“UN member countries should show their outrage at the Philippines and Eritrea by
leaving two spots on the ballot sheet blank and keeping them off the council,”
UN director at HRW Louis Charbonneau said.

The United Nations, UN:
Gender equality targets
by/Fritzie Rodriguez September 16, 2015
By September 2015, the world would agree on a new set of universal targets,
known as the Sustainable Development Goals, SDG
The SDG includes areas previously untouched, such as protecting women and
children from different forms of violence and discrimination. The new goal also
emphasizes the importance of sexual and reproductive health and rights, SRHR.

The targets of the gender equality SDG include the following:
•End all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls, including
trafficking and exploitation
•Eliminate early or forced marriage and female genital mutilation
•Recognize women's unpaid care and domestic work by providing public services,
infrastructure, and social protection policies. Promote “shared
responsibilities” among families
•Ensure women’s full and fair participation and opportunities for leadership
•Ensure universal access to SRHR
•Give women equal rights to economic resources; access to ownership; and control
over land, property, financial services, inheritance, and natural resources
•Use information and communications technology to promote women empowerment
•Adopt policies promoting gender equality and the empowerment of all women and
girls

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund

an international development agency that promotes the right of
every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.
UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to
reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is
safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS - AND - every girl and woman is
treated with dignity and respect.

Convention on the Rights of the Child

Look also the
Videos (part 1-4) in the Album "Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law
and STOP Violence & Crisis Centers for abused Women & Children"

House approves bill banning corporal punishment vs children
by Mara Cepeda November 12, 2018
The bill will now be tackled at the bicameral conference committee level, where
lawmakers will reconcile conflicting provisions in the House and Senate
versions.
Lawmakers voted 164-1-0 in favor of House Bill (HB) No. 8239 or the Positive and
Non-Violent Discipline of Children Act on Monday, November 12

mandated to pursue the protection and promotion of human
rights through varied programs and services. It is engaged in legal assistance,
research and publication, law and policy reform advocacy, education and
training, institution building, curriculum development and values formation.

The International Coordinating
Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines, ICCHRP

a global network of
non-government organizations, community and advocate groups, as well as
individuals outside the Philippines who are all concerned about the human rights
situation in the Philippines and support campaigns to end rights violations in
the Philippines.

Look also Advocates to Duterte:
Don't imprison parents of street kids
by/Fritzie Rodriguez May 21, 2016
Do you agree that parents of unattended minors, mostly street children,
loitering the streets from 10 pm to 5 am should be imprisoned?

In a speech about protecting the dignity of children in the internet era,
Francis warns of the spread of extreme pornography, sexting, and online bullying
as well as sexual exploitation, trafficking and the live-streaming of rape and
violence against children.

The
CHR condemns sexual violence and victim-blaming, after a photo of a young abused
woman made rounds online

‘Stealthing’ could be considered assault say experts about
secret removal of condom during sex
Stealthing is the act of removing one’s condom in the middle of a sexual
activity without the knowledge of his partner. The term actually came from the
root word “stealth” which means being sneaky or doing something without making
others aware of it.

IMPORTANT to read!

Violence and Discrimination Affecting Migrant Women and Girls

Violence against women is one of the most pervasive global
and systemic forms of human rights violations that exist today.

a global partnership of organisations working to end child marriage all
over the world. Together, we aim to give a voice to girls at risk of child
marriage, to defend their rights to health and education, and to give them the
opportunities they need to fulfill their potential.

LET GIRLS BE GIRLS AND NOT BRIDES!

PHILIPPINES: "THE NUMBER OF TEEN BRIDES IS
ALMOST FIVE TIMES MORE THAN THE TEEN GROOMS," THE NSO SAID CITING 2009 DATA.
Women forced into marriage, the current extreme hardships that women face
particularly with regards to female sexuality. Reduce unwanted pregnancies.

Promotion and Protection of Human Rights
through Information Resources Online

KARAPATAN

an alliance of
individuals, groups and organizations working for the promotion and protection
of human rights. Its founders and members have been at the
forefront of the human rights struggle in the Philippines since the time of
Marcos’ martial law regime.

Remark this is an album in the sub-album
"Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law and STOP Violence & Crisis Centers
for abused Women & Children"

Migrante International

an active defender of the rights and welfare of OFWs

by raising public awareness on their plight and providing a
critical analysis of the Philippine government’s labor export policy program as
the main factor responsible for the commodification of Filipino workers.

OFW crisis Hotline

Children´s Rights

Stairway Foundation is
collaborating with a number of both government and non-government institutions
and organizations in the Philippines

The Philippine Human Rights Information
Center, PhilRights

a non-stock, non-profit
organization duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC
since October 10, 1994

The PhilRights
has been part of the human rights movement and has been doing advocacy work
through its research and information activities since its formation.

Video Introduction "Like You, We have Rights Too." -- Young
Indigenous PeoplesVoices of the Young Indigenous Peoples Amnesty International
Philippines, in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples on the International Day of
the Worlds Indigenous Peoples, launched its video on IP youth entitled "Like
You, We Have Rights Too - Young Indigenous Peoples". IMPORTANT look the full
description of the video
HERE--
Videos from the Voices of Indigenous Peoples.

a federation of human rights organizations working directly on the issue of
involuntary disappearances in Asia. Envisioning a world without desaparecidos,
the Federation was founded on June 4, 1998 in Manila.

AFAD's Unsilenced.

Enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and other human rights
violations have been unabated from the Marcos regime to the Arroyo
administration, abetted by a pervasive culture of impunity. Uploaded on Aug 30,
2010.

Read about Bibi Aisha on the original photo by Jodi Bieber
HERE and
HERE or both as 1 pdf
HERE

NO to Political Islam, YES to Human Rights

The problem for all of us is how to oppose
the violations of human rights inherent in the Sharia - One law for all –
equality before the law – for Muslims and non-Muslims, for men and women alike,
must be the answer.

Islamic Law vs Human Rights

by/International Humanist and Ethical Union, I.H.E.U.

The Global Campaign to Stop Killing and
Stoning Women

which happen in islam countries

Women Living Under Muslim Laws

an international solidarity network that provides
information, support and a collective space for women whose lives are shaped,
conditioned or governed by laws and customs said to derive from Islam.

The
Commission on Human Rights reminds Filipinos that making threats on social media
is a form of human rights violation
The CHR, through its project "Bantay Karapatan sa Halalan", BKH, highlighted the
need to "govern" online spaces as they are used by some Filipinos to spread
election-related violence and threats.
The project is in partnership with
poll watchdogs
and human rights groups like Lente and Dakila.

Republic Act 4200 or the Anti-Wiretapping Act
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT AND PENALIZE WIRE TAPPING AND OTHER RELATED VIOLATIONS OF THE
PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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The Anti-Wiretapping Law:
Probably the most quoted law nowadays. Thus, it is worthy to examine the said
law and discuss its pertinent provisions.

Lacson says texting not covered by Anti-Wiretapping Law
by Camille Elemia October 02, 2017
Senator Panfilo Lacson said text messages and other forms of digital technology
are not covered by the 52-year-old Republic Act 4200 or the Anti-Wiretapping
Act.Senate Bill 1210 seeks to expand the coverage of the law to include
technology.

RIGHT TO PRIVACY IN CONSTITUTIONAL AND CIVIL
LAW: A TRIBUTE TO CHIEF JUSTICE FERNANDO AND JUSTICE CARPIO

International Humanitarian Law, IHL

Customary international law is made up of rules that come from "a
general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.
Customary international humanitarian law is of crucial importance in
today’s armed conflicts because it fills gaps left by treaty law in both
international and non-international conflicts and so strengthens the protection
offered to victims.

Malu Maniquis wrote
on Aug 27, 2014: In 2008, AFAD produced this MTV which I put together from
available footage and photos. This was used to lobby for the passage of the law
against enforced disappearance - RA 10353 (July 2012). The search for the
missing continues.

What you need to know: Duterte admin's crackdown on ‘tambays’
by Rambo Talabong June 18, 2018 - with Video

Here is an explainer on the Duterte government's new anti-criminality
thrust - going after 'tambays' or people who stay idly or loiter in public places.

QC police round up 2,200 jaywalkers, law violators in 24 hours
August 04, 2018
The Batasan Police Station registers the most number of violators apprehended
from 5 am Friday, August 3, to 5 am Saturday, August 4.Most of the apprehensions were for
jaywalking (1,521 across
Quezon City's 12 police stations), smoking in public places (496), and roaming
the streets half-naked (92).

Robredo slams 'tambay' arrests as anti-poor
by Aika Rey June 24, 2018
In a separate statement, the opposition Liberal Party condemns the death of
alleged 'tambay' Genesis Argoncillo, and questions the arrests of loiterers

By arresting all the tambays, President Duterte is enforcing a crackdown against
a vast, grassroots community that is a potential hotbed for resistance against
his dictatorial governance. This is textbook tyranny.

No martial law? Police cars blast sirens in Laoag City late night patrol
by Rambo Talabong June 20, 2018 - with Video
With lights flashing and sirens blaring, police cars patrol an empty residential
street in Laoag City late at night, as part of the drive against tambays. Police
have different views on the propriety of the move.
Police roam with sirens and patrol lights turned on as the government steps up
its campaign against criminality, focusing on people standing idly by in the
streets (tambays). The video was shot in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, at around
10:30pm. The source of the clip says it is the first time that a patrol like
this happened.

If the lengthy pretrial process in the Philippines cannot be addressed, rule of
law cannot be established
The Philippines has the dubious recognition of having one the longest pretrial
detentions in the whole world.
Inmates stay in jail for an average of 528 days before they are convicted or
acquitted. In some cases, inmates had stayed in detention for 10 years only to
be acquitted. In fact, it takes longer for an inmate to stay in "temporary"
detention centers and jails than in prisons.

Rape cases are increasing everyday. Rape cases are difficult to stop because
many victims chose to be silent lest they be humiliated. But the worst is the
fact that the suspects are their immediate relatives or family friends.

If you cannot control or eliminate anger, everyone near that
anger can be engulfed.

Do not let anger control you, conquer it instead. When you
banish excessive anger, you could help stop cyclical domestic abuse.

Combating Electronic Violence Against Women (eVAW) in the
Philippines
by Danièle Adler February 16, 2016

For the past two decades, the rise of ICTs has generated new forms of violence.
Such violence happens online or via mobile phones, and women are the first
victims.

The Philippines are no exception. Electronic violence against women or eVAW is
on the rise, and more and more suffer from it. In Manila, 70% of the complaints
about online or mobile abuse come from women.

a legal resource
non-governmental organization doing developmental legal work with women,
farmers, workers, the urban poor, the indigenous peoples and local communities.
SALIGAN seeks to effect societal change by working towards the empowerment of
women, the basic sectors, and local communities through the creative use of the
law and legal resources.

The video shows pictures of what we do and from the various
activities of sentro ng alternatibong lingap panligal (saligan)

Where to Seek Help:

Domestic Abuse & Violence Against Women in the Philippines #SpeakUp

KALAKASAN

Kababaihan Laban sa
Karahasan Foundation

Working for the
Safety and Dignity of Women and Girls
Are you being hurt by someone you love? Or do you know of
anyone being abused?
Does your husband or partner ...slap you ...punch you
...pull your hair? ...shove you? ...hit you with objects? ....curse you in
public? ...shame you in front of others? ...rape or force you to have sex?
...take advantage of your physical disability? ...say mean and degrading things
to you? ...deprive you of basic needs such as food, shelter & clothing? ...limit
or cut-off your financial freedom to do anything on your own?
You deserve respect. And you have human rights too.

The Women's Crisis Centre, established in 1989, pioneered crisis work
with women in the Philippines. In addition to providing temporary shelter,
medical assistance and advocacy, legal assistance and advocacy, and stress
management, it has two particularly innovative components - Feminist
Counselling, and a Survivors Support Group.

Remark this is an album in the sub-album "Human Rights, International
Humanitarian Law and STOP Violence & Crisis Centers for abused Women & Children"

Remark this is an album in the sub-album "Human Rights,
International Humanitarian Law and STOP Violence & Crisis Centers for abused
Women & Children"

How Andrea and her sisters escaped from
prostitution
by/ Crislyn Felisilda June 02, 2016

A child prostitute shares her story of survival and escape
I thought it was just only me, but I found out that 3 of my younger sisters were
also doing the same, lamented 14-year-old Andrea, one of the prostituted girls
from Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

Children's Legal Bureau, Inc., CLB

a non-stock non-profit organization based in Cebu City that
envisions "a just world for children".

The Filipino Deaf Women's Health and Crisis Center, FDWHCC

The FDWHCC is a Deaf people's organization comprised of women.

Our mission - vision: To uplift the welfare of Filipino
Deaf women by upholding equality and social justice by improving self-esteem and
standards of living. We help Deaf Women who are victim of domestic violence such
as sexual abuse, rape, sexual harassment, physical abuse.

a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing depression to light and how
one can prevent, recognize or treat this mental illness.
In our efforts to launch a nationwide campaign of mental fitness and health, we
have partnered with the World Health Organization, Department of Health,
Department of Education and Department of Social Welfare and Development along with top schools such as University of the Philippines,
Ateneo de Manila University and Miriam College

The Natasha Goulbourn Foundation has a depression and suicide prevention hotline
to help those secretly suffering from depression. The numbers to call are
804-4673 and 0917-558-4673. Globe and TM subscribers may call the toll-free
number 2919.

The Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, with its president
Margaret Jean Goulbourn, introduced to Cebu media the HOPELINE, a 24/7
confidential crisis support service that aims to help Cebuanos who are at risk
of suicide and emotional crisis. Oct 17, 2015

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Philippines"

Gabriela Silang Shelter, a One-Stop Crisis Center

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Gabriela Silang Shelter, a One-Stop Crisis Center

at the Southern
Philippines Medical Center in Davao City. The project funded through the
women’s partylist group’s priority development assistance fund and supported by
the city government led by Mayor Sara Duterte will cater to women and children
victims of violence.

How To Catch A Pimp: Australian and devout Christian Tony Kirwan sacked in the
day job to set up an NGO in the Philippines dedicated to freeing victims of
child sex trafficking and arresting their captors. Now, he goes undercover as a
sex tourist, frequenting brothels and filming cash exchanges for sex with
underage girls, before handing over their pimps to the under-resourced Filipino
police.

Localizing response to prevent online sexual exploitation of
children
by Loreben Tuquero June 27, 2018

AlamBaU provides audience-specific materials on preventing OSEC that target
kids, teens, parents, and teachers.
Forms of OSEC that are prevlent in the country include live streaming videos of
children performing sexual acts, coercion of pimps in internet cafes or parents
at home, and trafficking and trapping children in ‘cyber dens.’

How to report cases of human trafficking
December 28, 2015

'The deception,
illegal transfer, and abuse of Filipinos simply looking for better opportunities
in the city and abroad are realities that we cannot ignore'
Human trafficking is a rampant problem in many towns, with complex roots in
poverty and in human greed, according to the Department of Social Welfare and
Development, DSWD.

Social media used to lure trafficked Filipinas
by Boy Ryan B. Zabal January 21, 2017

One of the
victims was befriended by recruiters using social media with false promises of
legitimate and better work opportunities overseas.

Facebook, social networks being used in human smuggling
by Agence France-Presse June 07, 2017

The Council for the Welfare of Children was created by virtue
of Presidential Decree 603 or the Child and Youth Welfare Code. The Decree
codifies laws on rights and responsibilities of children below twenty-one, now
below 18 years with the enactment of RA 6809 which lowers the age of majority
from 21 to 18 years.

BCPC Gumagalaw
Barangay Council for the Protection of Children AVP--Advancing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

The Council for the Welfare of Children Sub-Committee on Children With
Dissabilites shares this video produced by the Ateneo Human Rights Center in
partnership with the Philippine Coalition on the UNCRPD and the American Bar
Association-Rule of Law Initiative, with funding support from the Australian
Government. Mar 24, 2015

Remark these are 2 albums in the album "Human Rights, International Humanitarian
Law and STOP Violence & Crisis Centers for abused Women & Children"

'These are stories of children we cannot be silent about,' Bahay Tuluyan says in
its compelling video depicting the devastating impact of child abuse
Not everyone has a happy childhood story to tell.
A 2016 study of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) revealed that one in
5 children are sexually harassed in the Philippines. Worse, most of these
children experience violence in a place where they should feel most secure –
their own homes.

The Republic Act 9775 or Anti-Child Pornography Act of
2009 under Section 20 mandated the creation of the Inter-Agency Council Against
Child Pornography. The IACACP is mandated as the body to coordinate,
monitor and oversee the implementation of the law.

Some porn sites blocked in PH
January 14, 2017
A message saying that these sites have been blocked in accordance with the
Anti-Child Pornography Law loads on screen instead.
For affected online users, a message saying, "This website has been ordered
blocked under authority of the Philippine Government pursuant to
Republic Act 9775
or the Anti-Child Pornography Law" is displayed on screen.

Philippines to block online porn on most devices
Roughly 46% of cybercrime cases handled by the
authorities are related to online child abuse, while 25% are related to
online extortion. Oct 29, 2014

Why block porn? 'We can't sell children like shoes'
The head of the justice department's cybercrime offices says if banning
porn sites that incite violence or encourage terrorism is possible, then
filtering those that sell sex photos and videos of children can be done. by/Buena Bernal Oct 31, 2014

#FightChildPorn! Netizens weigh in
What can you do to help end the selling of sex photos
and videos involving Filipino children?
The online child porn industry needs to be stopped, and we
need to work together to do that. Oct 31, 2014

It is a society, a culture, an educational and justice system that raises
rapists and killers. We have failed as a society to make women and young girls
free from such violent acts.

Not just a joke: The social cost of Duterte's rape remarks
by Pia Ranada September 08, 2018

What are the real consequences when a president makes light of rape? A gender
studies expert explains.

AboutPhilippines recommend to read this article incl. all the links

CHR to Duterte: Rape is never a joke
by Jodesz Gavilan May 28, 2017
'Women, especially those poor and vulnerable who bear the brunt of the ongoing
violence on the ground, are not objects of ridicule either,' says the Commission
on Human Rights.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemned President Rodrigo Duterte's
latest remarks about rape, made in front of troops, and reminded government
forces that they must uphold human rights as they carry out
operations against
terrorists in Mindanao.

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Duterte unapologetic over latest rape remark
by Pia Ranada September 03, 2018
'Hindi ko naman sinabing rinape lahat 'yan,' says President Rodrigo Duterte,
downplaying his remark on Davao City rape incidents
President Rodrigo Duterte sees nothing wrong with his attributing rape to the
beauty of women, saying he is protected by the right to free expression.

and the
Video:
Philippines' Duterte makes rape joke for martial law troops
May 27, 2017
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte joked Friday that soldiers could rape up to
three women, as he reassured them of his full support under his newly imposed
regional martial law.

'When we ask a rape victim what she was
wearing, how much she had to drink and imply that she brought being raped upon
herself, that is rape culture'.
Rape culture is our version of “forgiveness” for an honor killing.

How disasters make women and children vulnerable to abuse
by/Sarah Jayne Olan

How big of a problem is violence against women in the Philippines? Why should it
concern you?
Violence against women. The Philippines is no stranger to these 3 words.
It is real, it is happening, it is claiming lives.
VAW is linked with the unequal power relationship between women and men,
resulting from society's misinformed views on gender and sexuality, according to
the Philippine Commission on Women, PCW.

Human Rights Watch, HRW Report

I Already Bought You

released Thursday, October 23 2014, urging the UAE
government to enact reforms to put an end to it.

Philippines warns of Japan human trafficking risk
by afp August 03, 2016
The department records 6 human trafficking cases involving Filipinos seeking
work in Japan last year
The Philippines warned its citizens on Wednesday, August 3, against illegally
travelling to Japan in search of work, saying they risked being trafficked for
sex or forced labor.

Coalition Against Trafficking In
Women, Philippines CATW-AP

Human trafficking: A game of cat and mouse in a vast Celebes
sea
by/Bobby Lagsa December 06, 2015

A United Nations agency says sexual exploitation and forced labor are the most
common forms of human trafficking. The Philippines is a source country, while
Tawi-Tawi serves as the transshipment point for most trafficking cases

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What trafficking is all about
by/Paterno Esmaquel II and Ryan Edward Chua Updated December 12, 2015
Human trafficking is considered one of the most profitable organized crimes in
the world as it generates almost $32 billion each year

Human trafficking is a major problem facing the Philippines...
affecting as many as 100-thousand kids across the country. Well know rescued
kids are taking their traffickers to court with the help of one advocacy
foundation.

a non-profit, non-stock and tax-exempt
non-government organization. VF works for
the welfare of marginalized migrants, especially those working in the invisible
and informal sectors, like domestic workers, and trafficked women and children.

The "Center of Hope" is a safe house for trafficking
survivors constructed by the Visayan Forum and Angelo King Foundation in
Antipolo City. The center , which accommodates about 50 trafficking survivors,
provides a comprehensive package of services for trafficking survivors requiring
long-term healing and intervention while they pursue legal cases against their
traffickers. The Visayan Forum has ongoing projects funded by the U.S.
Government.

a pilot project of Bgy. UP Campus in Diliman, Quezon City.
It is a healing center that serves the community by counseling individuals and
families who have been victims of abuse. They especially cater to women who have
been abused in any form and any aspect – physical, psychological, sexual,
emotional and economic. FCHC also provides information and training on

Children Of The Sex Trade (Full Documentary)
This exceptional film follows two young sisters in the Philippines who help to
rescue underage girls from sex bars.16 year-old
Michelle and 19 year-old Marisol were both abused by foreign men as children and
had also worked in Subic Bay’s sex bars. They now work at
PREDA

Lawyers in Philippines specializing in Child Abuse

Mission Statement
To reduce the number of sex trafficking victims in the Metro Cebu area by
working with local government and NGO partners to enforce Philippine
anti-trafficking law, care for victims, and build the capacity of local law
enforcement and aftercare systems.

Filipino Parents Spanking a Child Will Soon Go to Jail

Verbal abuse
by Sylvia Estrada Claudio April 10, 2017
I guess we will have to teach the Philippine Boy Scouts not to follow the
example of the Chief Scout.

The Kawilihan Village board of directors is taking a soft stance on catcalling
incidents inside the subdivision.
You'd think you can be spared this trouble if you live in a quiet, peaceful, and
gated area, such as Kawilihan Village. It turns out, that is no assurance.

No matter how developed Metro Manila cities are, some streets continue to be
sites of crime and violence, especially at night.
Now there’s an application to help Metro Manila residents, especially women, to
keep safe when walking the streets of the capital region.

Nikki Veron Cruz on the challenges of being a female commuter
June 14, 2018

Catcalled or pushed around while commuting? A longtime female commuter talks
about how to toughen up!
Commuting in Metro Manila can be a drag, but there are challenges unique to
female commuters.
In this video road safety advocate Vince Lazatin joins longtime commuter Nikki
Veron Cruz on her way to work. They talk about ninja routes, problematic
sidewalks, bus seatmate nightmares, and firing back at leery catcallers.

We often think a little gossip in the office is harmless. It’s just break time
chatter after all, right?
There’s nothing wrong with chatting and telling stories, but when you start
injecting a little malice and slander here and there will make it a totally
different story.

Date rape drug

sometimes referred to as Party Drugs or simply Ecstasy, are medications
that can be slipped into drinks and make a person unconscious for 15
minutes or so. There have been reports of dozens of women, who were
under the influence of a date-drug known as GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate),
a clear and flavorless liquid, when they were raped.

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Looking back: First
anti-trafficking law in Southeast Asia
by/Janina Lim May 26, 2015

On May 26,
2003, the Philippines enacts the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, the first law
of such kind in Southeast Asia. What has happened since then?

Inter-Agency Council Against
Trafficking, IACAT

the body created by law,
composed of the Secretaries and heads of government agencies and sectoral
representatives to coordinate and monitor the implementation of
Republic Act No.
9208, otherwise known as the "Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003".

Sex trafficking in the digital age
October 19, 2017
A study by Plan International finds that 6 out of 10 sex traders use the
internet to seek potential clients
As part of the global campaign #NotForSale, Plan International released a study
exploring the forms and mechanisms of how sexual trade happens online.
They found that Facebook, mobile applications, and even e-commerce websites have
been used to connect clients and sex traders easily.

With a regional network of more than 100 organizations in
Southeast Asia, Asia ACTs fights to stop child trafficking and uphold the rights
and dignity of a trafficked child.

Rm. 312 Philippine Social Science Center

Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City 1121

Child trafficking is still unstoppable

and the National Capital Region tops the list for trafficked person by place of
origin, according to the National Recovery and Reintegration Database of the
Department of Social Welfare and Development.

Welcome To Your Money, But Not
To You.

Angeles City is not only one of two pussy capitals of Asia, but the set-up
capital. Good luck on any visit there, you're gonna to need it, mates!

In the short
film, A Time for Change, Filipino children and adults spoke against the corporal
punishment of children.

Remark this is an album "The Rights of the Child -
Stop Violence against Children - A Time For Change" in the album "Human Rights,
International Humanitarian Law and STOP Violence & Crisis Centers for abused
Women & Children"

The 1st world countries will always take advantages of the
poor!. 90 $ for sex with three kids. You can't even buy an ipod for that. - The
kids are selling themselves! Making the bed! Setting the price!
Papasan must have trained them well. THE YOUNGER THEY ARE, THE MORE SALEABLE
THEY ARE! This is 100% a problem with the kids families, who would know
well what was going on, probably running it! The brother seems to be having fun
with it also. It is sick beyond comprehension and below humanities worst
behaviors ever....

Look the ALL the videos about
PROTECTION against & STOP Sex Tourism
in the album and don´t be a part of that industry:

The
former home of Clark Air Base closed in 1991
favoured the raising of many brothels and men's clubs, turning the city into one
of the most popular destinations for international sexual tourism in the world.

--

Selling Sex In Heaven, Amazing Documentary

This heartfelt, poignant documentary sheds light on a
difficult subject matter which is sensitively narrated by Kiefer Sutherland.
May 24, 2014

Angeles City in the Philippines is a well-known sex tourism destination. There
used to be an American air base here, but now it’s popular among mainly retired
men who travel in search of sex for sale. Hundreds of local young women work in
the bars and night clubs offering additional services for the money they
desperately need to make ends meet and feed their families.The real victims
though are the sex workers’ children, conceived by foreign travellers.

These children immediately stand out in the crowd, being of mixed-race here
almost certainly means a child is the product of a liaison between a sex tourist
and a call girl. They may stand out but they’re not unusual, within their
communities there are many children of the sex trade.

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Abandoned Filipino Children by Tourist Father
Hundreds of Abandoned Filipino Children Fathered by Tourists Fill the Streets of
This Slum

A short video documentary about a student who has resorted to
prostitution in order to finance her studies. This video is in support of PLM
President Adel Tamano's advocacy on education. A short documentaries by the
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Mass Communication.

Prosti-tuition
by Ana P. Santos Updated February 28, 2014
MJ 'walks' to make ends meet and pay for her college tuition. It's a life less
ordinary and fraught with risks

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